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May 23, 1973 was the 143rd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 23, 1973 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 23, 1973, who was born and died on May 23, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Frankenstein by Edgar Winter), movies (e.g. Day for Night, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Praise The Lord) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1973?
- May 23, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1973?
- May 23, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 23, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1973?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1973?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1973?
What day of the week was May 23, 1973?
May 23, 1973 was a Wednesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 1973 can also be written as 5/23/1973 in the US and as 23/5/1973 in UK and Europe.
May 23, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 23, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1973 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1973 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on May 23, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 12:26 am and setting at 11:58 am.
The previous full moon was on May 17, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 1973.
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Who was born on May 23, 1973?
Famous people born on May 23, 1973:
- Maxwell (musician)
Maxwell is a grammy award-winning musician known for his soulful r&b music and hits like 'pretty wings' and 'ascension.
- Joanthony Mayberry
Former NFL offensive lineman known for his exceptional blocking skills.
- Franck Thilliez
Franck Thilliez is a French novelist known for his crime fiction and thriller novels.
- Maxwell
American singer-songwriter and producer.
- Livia Millhagen
Swedish actress.
- Verna Vasquez
Miss universe - best swimsuit (curacao, 1997).
- Jacopo Gianninoto
Italian musician.
- Juan Padilla
Spanish bullfighter.
- Klaus Ambrosch
Austrian decathlete.
- Ron Trent
American producer and dj.
- Bill Forry
He is an american journalist and newspaper managing editors.
- Mirjam Sterk
Minister and politician from the netherlands.
- Massimo Botti
- Susanna Heikki
- Richard Hill
- Makoto Kakegawa
- Rosaria Désirée Klain
- Yifat Shasha-Biton
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 10 months old,
or 610 months and 28 days old,
or 2656 weeks and 3 days old,
or 18595 days old,
if you were born on May 23, 1973.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1973?
There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1973?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 23, 1973.
May 23, 1973: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1973:
- Athena Lorde
Actress (fuzz skin game, firecreek), is killed at 57.
- Maria Gargani
- Antonio Maria Nardi
- Alois Podhajsky
- Coulton Waugh
- Francis Xavier Hsu Chen-Ping
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1973:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1973:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1973:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1973: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1973 was Frankenstein by Edgar Winter, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 23, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Edgar Winter - Frankenstein
- Paul McCartney - My Love
- Elton John - Daniel
- Dawn - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
- Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
May 23, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 23, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wizzard - See My Baby Jive
- Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
- The Sweet - Hell Raiser
- Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
- Perry Como - And I Love You So
May 23, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1973 was I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby by Barry White, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 23, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Barry White - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
- The Independents - Leaving Me
- The Spinners - One Of A Kind (Love Affair)
- The New Birth - I Can Understand It
- Tyrone Davis - Without You In My Life
May 23, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Day for Night
Release year: 1973
Directed by: François Truffaut
Starring: Jacqueline Bisset, Jean-Pierre Léaud, François Truffaut, Valentina Cortese
Country: United States of America
The Holy Mountain
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Alejandro Jodorowsky
Starring: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Horacio Salinas, Zamira Saunders, Juan Ferrara
Country: United States of America
Jeremy
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Arthur Barron
Starring: Robby Benson, Glynnis O'Connor, Len Bari, Leonardo Cimino
Baba Yaga
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Corrado Farina
Starring: Carroll Baker, George Eastman (II), Ely Galleani, Carla Mancini, Lorenzo Piani, Isabelle De Funès, Daniela Balzaretti
Country: Italy
A Doll's House
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Joseph Losey
May 23, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 23, 1973 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Praise the Lord
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue
Cheri
Release year: 1973
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!
Release year: 1973
May 23, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Joy Of Sex
By: Alex Comfort
The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.
Sleeping Beauty
By: Ross MacDonald
Lew Archer is the confidant in Sleeping Beauty. He has to deal with a violent, wealthy family that is plagued by a lot of problems, including an oil spillage, a missing child, and a lethal dose.
Laughing All The Way
By: Barbara Howar
Barbara Howar served as temporary head of Washington D.C. socialites from the 1960s to the time President Johnson warned him to calm down the parties.
Law And Order
By: Dorothy Uhnak
A tough Irish cop. A prostitute. Massive cover-ups that reach the highest levels law enforcement. . .
May 23, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 23, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
TREK73
Lemonade Stand
Gotcha
Lunar Lander
Who was the US President on May 23, 1973?
On May 23, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1973?
On May 23, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1973?
On May 23, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
What happened in 1973?
1973 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Egyptian tanks move further into Israel
- Judy Rankin wins LPGA GNA Golf Classic
- Raisin opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 847 performances
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What was the calendar for May 1973?
May 1973 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
